Directed by:
Tom HooperScreenplay:
Peter MorganCinematography:
Ben SmithardComposer:
Rob LaneCast:
Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Colm Meaney, Stephen Graham, Giles Alderson, Maurice Roëves, Martin Compston, Peter McDonald, Joe Dempsie (more)VOD (1)
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The Damned United is based on the incredible true story of Brian Clough, one of England's greatest soccer managers and his 44 controversial days at the helm of reigning champs Leeds United. Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and Twilight Saga: New Moon) triumphs as Clough starring alongside a winning ensemble cast that includes Timothy Spall (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Colm Meaney (Layer Cake) and Jim Broadbent (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince). This inspiring and humorous sports drama is about the power of friendship in the face of adversity and the stubborn will of one man to play by his own rules. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Michael Sheen
UK
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Timothy Spall
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Jim Broadbent
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Colm Meaney
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Stephen Graham
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Giles Alderson
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Maurice Roëves
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Martin Compston
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Peter McDonald
Ireland
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Joe Dempsie
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Mark Bazeley
UK
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Colin Harris
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Brian McCardie
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Terence Harvey
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Ralph Ineson
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Henry Goodman
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Mark Cameron
UK
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Sydney Wade
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Paul Bown
UK
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The Damned United (2009)
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David Roper
UK
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